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V550 FCR

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,995 mi
Last recorded33,995 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 FCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 33,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both osr and nsr to callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 33,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both osr and nsr to callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 33,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front sub-frame and suspension arms rusty but ok at time of test

Fail 22 Aug 2018 33,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure from body to suspension arm (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure from body to suspension arm (1.1.12 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front sub-frame and suspension arms rusty but ok at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2017 33,634 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nsr and osr to callipers (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 33,593 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nsr and osr to callipers (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 33,272 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 33,272 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,019 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,584 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 32,551 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 31,977 miles

all tyres have light cracks in outer wall.

Pass 19 May 2011 31,430 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,974 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,608 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 28,359 miles

All tyre sidewalls perishing slightly

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertray fitted causing a reduced view

Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,668 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,735 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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V550 FCR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V550 FCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V550 FCR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V550 FCR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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